Norelco Deluxe Reflex Plus Shaver w/LED - 6863XL

by Norelco

Product Features

• 5-LED meter with Full and Low indicators
• Rechargeable and cordless
• 6-minute quick charge
• Lift and Cut technology and reflex control

Product Description

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The top-shelf model in Norelco's Reflex Plus line, this shaver delivers a clean, comfortable shave made even better by high-tech features and lightning-like charge time. The Reflex Plus design combines a multi-directional flexible surface and individually floating heads for contour-hugging action. The shaver also uses Norelco's Lift and Cut technology--45 lifters and 45 blades gently raise whiskers then cut them cleanly for a super smooth, below-the-skin shave. Conveniently designed for corded or cordless use, the shaver produces a whopping 45 minutes of shave time on just a 1-hour charge and 3 minutes on a 6-minute quick charge. A five-LED indicator helps you gauge the battery's juice.

Handsomely finished in a sleek silver casing, the shaver has helpful structural details like a built-in hair chamber and full-width pop-up trimmer. Automatic worldwide voltage adaptability and a sturdy travel pouch make it easy to take on the road, while a protective razor head cap and cleaning brush simplify maintenance. Norelco backs it with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee and a two-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

6863 XL. Reflex Control automatically adjusts to every curve on your face for flexible, smoother shaving. Individually Floating Heads align the razor sharp blades closer to your skin for exceptional closeness. Patented Lift & Cut Technology dual blade system gently lifts hair to cut comfortably below skin level. Ultra close, ultra comfortable. Feature Level: 5 Stars. Rechargeable cordless/cord razor. 5 LED Battery Meter: Full & low indicators. 6-Minute quick charge. Storage/travel pouch. Shaving System: Individually Floating Heads align the razor sharp blades closer to your skin for exceptional closeness. Improved Patented Lift and Cut Technology dual blade system gently lifts hair to cut comfortably below skin level. Razor automatically adjusts to hug the contours of your face. Features: 6863 XL Rechargeable Cordless/Cord Razor; Rechargeable Cordless/Corded for shaving with or without a cord; 5 LED Battery Charge Meter: Full and Low Indicators; 1-Hour Full Charge for 45 minutes of cordless shaving; 6-Minute Quick Charge for a 3-minute cordless shave; Worldwide Voltage adjusts automatically from 100V to 240V AC; Travel/Storage Pouch, Protective Razor Head Cap, Coil Cord and Cleaning Brush; 5 LED Battery Charge Meter displays charge level in batteries, 20% indicator turns red when razor needs recharging; Razor is fully charged when all indicators turn green; Full width pop-up trimmer is perfect for grooming sideburns and moustache; Complete with Razor, Travel/Storage Pouch, Coil Cord and Cleaning Brush; Replace your Norelco Reflex Plus Razor Heads once a year with model HQ55 plus replacement heads for maximum razor performance. UL Listed. Full 2-Year Warranty.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• ASIN: B00009RB11
• UPC: 075020216861
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188,554 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

119 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS HAS THE CUTTING EDGE!!, December 27, 2003

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John Keller (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norelco Deluxe Reflex Plus Shaver w/LED - 6863XL (Health and Beauty)

Though this is one of the models in the "lower" groups of Norelco's offerings, it has more than enough bells and whistles. I really can't see why anyone would need more. My first shave with this razor ended with the best shave I have ever had in my life. Just read on and follow all the suggested steps.

Norelco instructs us that all razors of this model should be fully charged for 4 hours before the first shave. I believe that all of Norelco's razors are given if not a full charge, a partial charge. The manual also explains about the LED lights that indicate the percentage of charged power available to the razor. When I plugged my razor in for charging, before using, it said 40% available and the 60% indicator was blinking (meaning not quite 60% full). Give the razor a full 4 hour charge, even if the LEDs say 100% in about 1 hour or so. Go the full 4 miles the first time around (remember, this razor has a quick charge function, so it may appear to be fully charged, it isn't, it's just your quick charge at work). I washed my face with plenty of soap and soaked my whiskers with a lot of water. Then I dried my face completely. Then, contrary to what Norelco says, I used a liquid preshave conditioner. Not a gel, not a powder (which should never be done with these razors), simply a liquid. Then I shaved - - - and it was the best shaving experience I have ever had.

The LED lights tell me everything I need to know - - 20%, 40%, on up to 100% power available. It starts blinking red at 20% power left. You can still shave; it's just letting you know that you need to charge it up. It does have the sideburn trimmer, which I have used and it performed wonderfully for me.

If this is the "lower" line, I don't know what you can do with the higher lines. I do not see any need for something beyond this razor. It has its cleaning brush for the razor heads, it has its charging cord, it has its neat little traveling pouch that holds the razor and all its accessories. What more do you need?

It feels comfortable and well balanced in my hand, it is very quiet, and it is a pleasant razor to look at. For the price, you cannot possibly go wrong.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What you *really* need to know!!!, November 5, 2005

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JerryWithaJ (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Norelco Deluxe Reflex Plus Shaver w/LED - 6863XL (Health and Beauty)

When you buy a Norelco shaver, the shave is determined by the first digit of the model number. There's the 6xxx series, the 7xxx series, the 8xxx series, and, now, the 9xxx series. With rare exception, all models with the same the first digit in their model number use the same style of shaving heads. Within a series, you get more features as the model number gets greater (from corded to cordless to quick charge with more metering), but the shave within a series is pretty much the same.

Check each shaver's cutters, either by blowing up the picture of the shaver or by blowing up the picture of the replacement heads. The 6xxx series, like those before it, has heads with slots across the entire cutter. With later series, part of the cutter cover contains small holes rather than slots.

When my 5xxx shaver started to lose its ability to hold a charge, I decided to get "the best" and bought a 9xxx shaver. I knew that it sometimes took a few weeks for new heads to seat themselves and give an optimal shave. However, even after this break-in period, I found myself leaving the 9xxx on the dresser and grabbing the 5xxx for a much more reliable shave. This is what prompted me to take a close look at the heads and comapare them.

I can't imagine Norelco made the change to their cutter covers without extensive market testing. When I called Norelco Customer Service to tell them of my disappointment, they had me return the 9xxx for a full refund and told me that I'm not the only one who doesn't like the new heads. They also pointed out that the 6xxx series heads are the same style as the 5xxx heads.

I agree with what others say about the construction of the 6xxx shavers. However, lighter plastic casing is not always bad, as personal computers have demonstrated. More important is that the 6863XL gives me the same good shave I came to rely on from my 5xxx shaver.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent shave!, March 7, 2004

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G. Richburg (Houston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norelco Deluxe Reflex Plus Shaver w/LED - 6863XL (Health and Beauty)

I have owned 2 Norelcos over the last 20 years (yes they last that long) and when my last one got tired I decided to replace it with a Remington Titanium 9170. Huge mistake! I returned it after 2 shaves and bought this razor and was hooked during the first use of it. The pivoting heads easily and snugly fit the contours of your face and it gave an excellent first shave that will only get better as the blades break in over the next few weeks. The color is a bit odd and it seemed to take the hand of god to get the trimmer open but those are my only complaints. Rotary razors don't work for every type of beard but they work well for me and this is the best I have ever owned. Norelco forever!